How Many Famous Scientists Can You Name?

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How Many Famous Scientists Can You Name? - Quiz

How many famous scientists do you know about? Can you guess the correct names of all these scientists by looking at their pictures in this quiz? Give it a try and see for yourself. Do you know the difference between Einstein and Tesla, as well as you, know the names of the different Kardashians? Many scientists made amazing discoveries, from electricity to gravity. Take this test to see if you would have been able to identify famous scientists if you passed them in the streets.

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What is the name of the scientist in this photo?
- A.
  
  Isaac Newton
- B.
  
  Archimedes
- C.
  
  Albert Einstein
- D.
  
  Johannes Kepler
Correct Answer
C. Albert Einstein

Explanation
The correct answer is Albert Einstein because the photo is of a scientist and Albert Einstein is a well-known scientist.

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What is the name of the scientist in this photo?
- A.
  
  Charles Darwin
- B.
  
  Alexander Graham Bell
- C.
  
  Albert Einstein
- D.
  
  Aristotle
Correct Answer
A. Charles Darwin

Explanation
The scientist in the photo is Charles Darwin.

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What is the name of the scientist in this photo?
- A.
  
  Galileo Galilei
- B.
  
  Louis Pasteur
- C.
  
  Archimedes
- D.
  
  Ernest Rutherford
Correct Answer
A. Galileo Galilei

Explanation
The correct answer is Galileo Galilei. Galileo Galilei was a famous Italian scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of physics, astronomy, and mathematics. He is known for his experiments and observations that supported the heliocentric model of the solar system, as well as his development of the telescope. Galileo's work laid the foundation for modern physics and his discoveries revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.

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What is the name of the scientist in this photo?
- A.
  
  Niels Bohr
- B.
  
  Thomas Edison
- C.
  
  Albert Einstein
- D.
  
  Isaac Newton
Correct Answer
D. Isaac Newton

Explanation
The correct answer is Isaac Newton because the question asks for the name of the scientist in the photo, and out of the given options, Isaac Newton is the only scientist who matches the name.

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5.

What is the name of the scientist in this photo?
- A.
  
  James Clerk Maxwell
- B.
  
  Thomas Edison
- C.
  
  Louis Pasteur
- D.
  
  Carl Sagan
Correct Answer
A. James Clerk Maxwell

Explanation
The correct answer is James Clerk Maxwell. This can be determined by analyzing the given options and identifying the scientist who matches the photo. In this case, the photo corresponds to James Clerk Maxwell.

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6.

What is the name of the scientist in this photo?
- A.
  
  Marie Curie
- B.
  
  Rosalind Franklin
- C.
  
  Florence Nightingale
- D.
  
  Ada Lovelace
Correct Answer
A. Marie Curie

Explanation
The correct answer is Marie Curie. Marie Curie was a renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields. Her groundbreaking research on radioactivity paved the way for advancements in physics and medicine. The photo likely depicts Marie Curie based on her historical significance and the context of the question.

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What is the name of the scientist in this photo?
- A.
  
  Blaise Pascal
- B.
  
  Michael Faraday
- C.
  
  Isaac Newton
- D.
  
  James Watt
Correct Answer
B. Michael Faraday

Explanation
The scientist in the photo is Michael Faraday.

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8.

What is the name of the scientist in this photo?
- A.
  
  Dimitri Mendeleev
- B.
  
  Paul Dirac
- C.
  
  Thomas Edison
- D.
  
  Nicolaus Copernicus
Correct Answer
C. Thomas Edison

Explanation
The correct answer is Thomas Edison because the question asks for the name of the scientist in the photo, and Thomas Edison is the only scientist listed as an option.

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9.

What is the name of the scientist in this photo?
- A.
  
  Francis Crick
- B.
  
  Michael Faraday
- C.
  
  Nikola Tesla
- D.
  
  Thomas Edison
Correct Answer
C. Nikola Tesla

Explanation
The name of the scientist in the photo is Nikola Tesla.

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10.

What is the name of the scientist in this photo?
- A.
  
  Stephen King
- B.
  
  Bill Gates
- C.
  
  Nikola Tesla
- D.
  
  Stephen Hawking
Correct Answer
D. Stephen Hawking

Explanation
The correct answer is Stephen Hawking because the question asks for the name of the scientist in the photo, and Stephen Hawking is the only scientist listed as an option.

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